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Lawndale

California · 31,807 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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Lawndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $551,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,807
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16,129 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+21%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Lawndale
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,923
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,357
+85%since 2000
from $13,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,800
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,564
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
66.6% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+86%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(6,946)
Black12.1%(3,852)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(16,515)
Asian9.4%(2,991)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(24,757)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(4,549)
Black8%(2,538)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(20,018)
Asian10.1%(3,208)
Other3.4%(1,075)
Diversity Score69.3%(22,031)
Diversity Score
69
−11%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
39.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawndale, California?

Lawndale, California has about 31,807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawndale, California?

The typical household in Lawndale, California earns about $65,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawndale, California expensive?

In Lawndale, California, the median home is worth about $551,800, and the typical rent is about $1,564 a month.

How educated are people in Lawndale, California?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lawndale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawndale, California?

About 12.0% of people in Lawndale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawndale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawndale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,476 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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